Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent trends in the second-hand housing market in major Chinese cities, particularly Beijing, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou, highlighting the impact of policy changes and market dynamics on transaction volumes and market sentiment [2][3][4][6][8]. Group 1: Beijing Market Insights - In August, Beijing's second-hand residential transactions reached 13,331 units, an increase of 547 units from July, driven by new policies aimed at optimizing housing purchase restrictions and enhancing public housing loan support [3][4]. - The new policies are expected to facilitate demand flow to areas outside the Fifth Ring Road, which has seen significant new housing supply, thus improving market inventory structure [3][4]. - Analysts predict further policy optimizations in Beijing, such as lowering purchase thresholds and simplifying procedures, which could accelerate the circulation of second-hand housing [4][5]. Group 2: Shenzhen Market Trends - Shenzhen recorded 5,267 second-hand housing transactions in August, a 7.1% decrease month-on-month but a 12.8% increase year-on-year, maintaining above the industry "boom-bust line" for six consecutive months [6][7]. - Expectations for the "Golden September and Silver October" period are high, with predictions of policy relaxations and increased promotional activities from developers, which could boost market activity [7]. - The market is anticipated to benefit from seasonal demand factors, including the upcoming National Day holiday and rising consumer confidence due to positive stock market performance [7]. Group 3: Guangzhou Market Conditions - Guangzhou's second-hand housing transactions fell to 8,700 units in August, a decrease of 2.92% from the previous month, attributed to seasonal factors and a slowdown in market activity [8][11]. - The implementation of new policies, such as converting commercial loans to public housing loans and the "online signing equals enrollment" initiative, aims to stimulate demand but may have limited immediate impact [9][11]. - Market sentiment remains cautious, with a prolonged decision-making cycle among buyers due to a large inventory of second-hand homes and prevailing market conditions [11].

Core Viewpoint - The Guangzhou Conghua District Education Bureau has released a new policy for the "online signing for enrollment" system, effective from July 30, 2025, aimed at facilitating non-local children to enroll in public schools in the district [1]. Group 1: Eligibility Criteria - Non-local children and adolescents can apply for public school enrollment in Conghua District if their parents or legal guardians purchase new residential properties in the district after July 30, 2025, and own 100% of the property [2]. - Alternatively, if the grandparents of the children purchase new residential properties in the district under the same conditions, and the children live with their grandparents while their parents do not own property in the district, they are also eligible [2]. Group 2: Application Process - Eligible applicants must register in person at the Conghua District Education Bureau on August 20-21, 2025, and submit required documents for initial review [3]. - The required documents include the property purchase contract, property ownership verification, household registration book, and proof of guardianship if applicable [5]. Group 3: Review and Enrollment - After initial review, the materials will undergo a secondary review by the Conghua District Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, followed by enrollment arrangement by the Education Bureau for the first grade of primary and junior high school [5]. - The Education Bureau emphasizes the importance of providing truthful and valid materials, with consequences for any fraudulent submissions [5].